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JD Vance Highlights Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy at Naval Academy Graduation

The vice president emphasized a disciplined, goal-oriented defense strategy while addressing the Class of 2025, as protesters criticized social and diversity policies.

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Vice President JD Vance speaks at the US Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis, Maryland on May 23, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with graduates as the get their diplomas. The U.S. Naval Academy held its Class of 2025 Graduation and Commissioning ceremony Friday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance delivered the U.S. Naval Academy commencement address, outlining a generational shift in foreign policy under the Trump administration.
  • Vance stressed that U.S. military actions will focus on clear objectives, avoiding open-ended conflicts and undefined missions.
  • He cited recent targeted airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen as an example of the administration's goal-oriented approach to military engagement.
  • Vance warned graduates of a 'new and very dangerous era,' highlighting rising threats from China, Russia, and other near-peer competitors.
  • Protesters, including racial justice and LGBTQ+ advocates, gathered outside the ceremony to challenge the administration's rollback of diversity and equity initiatives.